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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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